We welcome you to the new year with a fully loaded update... enjoy !!
Back To The Rhythm featuring Alva McGill "What can you do for me" (The Pure Soul Revisits) (Patina Skye Music Promo)
Turn back the clock to 1994 when House -N- Effect Records blessed us with the Ron Carroll, Harold Mathews and Rick Lenoir written house music anthem "What can you do for me" by Back To The Rhythms laced with the unmistakable spirited vocals of Alva McGill. Fast forward to present day and celebrated Patina Skye Music present brand new downright scintillating re-imaginations by Chicago House Music pioneer Rick Lenoir who adds his signature truly beloved soulful touch to take this unforgotten gem to a whole new dimension.... With a varied selection of mixes to choose from (including a fresh take on the classic original version), this one is not to be missed...
Barbara Sheree "Freedom" (Quantize Recordings Promo)
The Steal Vybe produced "Freedom" performed in grand style by Barbara Sheree (one of the standout tracks from Quantize Recordings "Quantize Miami Sampler 2025") finally gets a full single release compete with fresh remixes. First up is Steal Vybe's original 'Eclectic Journey Mix' using a smooth yet intriguing organic backdrop as foundation for Barbara Sheree's eminent vocal stylings, bodacious keys, celestial pads and sublime flute. The remixes are courtesy of Thommy Davis, Greg Lewis & DJ Spen injecting their beloved soulful Baltimore bounce, and Thommy Davis & Greg Lewis who deliver a hypnotic underground-esque afro house rework.
Marcelo Sousa & Maya Jones "Love in motion" (Catele Recordings Promo)
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) based DJ/producer Marcelo Sousa makes his debut on Catele Recordings with "Love in motion" featuring the vocal talents of Maya Jones. Beyond question, "Love in motion" with a smooth yet infectious funk soaked musical backing leading the way for the amazing tempting vocals of Maya Jones, dreamful jazzy keys and beautiful flute & saxophone is sure to cast a spell on you...
El Bravo "I speak soul" (Doug Gomez Remix) (Merecumbe Recordings Promo)
In October of last year, Merecumbe Recordings dropped the massive "I speak soul" by El Bravo an entrancing deep house track laced with eminent spoken words and sublime saxophone. Now this dance floor favorite returns in fresh remixes by Doug Gomez who delivers both a soulful yet captivating interpretation featuring a glorious harmonica and a scintillating broken beat rendition featuring splendorous jazzed-up keys.
Janyce 'Koco' Murray & Ms. Yazz Roar "My afro drums" (New Generation Records Promo)
Legendary New Generation Records continue to grace us with choice soulful house music with their latest offering, the Corey Holmes and Larry LaBirt produced "My afro drums" by Janyce 'Koco' Murray and Ms. Yazz Roar. Indisputably, the unique alluring vocals of Janyce 'Koco' Murray together with the prominent spoken words of Ms. Yazz Roar, lovely flute, mellifluous keys and smooth afro-percussive rhythms are sure to get your feet movin...
Carlos Castro "We're still here" (Neapolitan Soul Records Promo)
Renowned Neapolitan Soul Records kick off the new year in proper style with the phantasmagorical "We're still here" by Mexican DJ and producer Carlos Csatro. To make a long story short, Carlos Castro's debut release for the label oozing with enchanting undeniably charismatic female vocals, enticing dreamy melodies, beautiful horns and a compelling organic,backdrop comes highly recommended...
Slxm Sol "Simple love EP" (Soul Quest Records Promo)
Soul Quest Records open the new year with the absolutely stunning "Simple love EP" by DJ/producer and label co-founder Slxm Sol. First up is the title track, a timeless soulful gem featuring the incredible vocals of Laville and BB James alongside luscious melodies and enthralling deeply groovin' rhythms. On remix duty is Kai Alce who contributes an elegant atmospheric jazz infused 'Trumpet Dub that is sheer musical bliss. "Warning 4 you" is a moody jazz-tinged broken beat dance floor nugget, while the closing track "Smiles" is a mesmerizing deep house cut perfect for late night play.
Ed Ramsey & Tayo Wink "You'll never find another love like mine" (New Generation Records Promo)
Vocalist extraordinaire Ed Ramsey and producer Tayo Wink join forces to grace us with a scintillating four-to-the-floor remake of the Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff written all-time classic "You'll never find another love like mine" originally recorded by Luu Rawls for his 1976 album "All things in time". Beyond doubt, this respectful 4/4 interpretation oozing with a towering rendition of the memorable lyrics by Ed Ramsey, lush keys, heavenly pads and a spell binding organic backing groove will set the dance floor on fire.